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Geoengineering Geoengineering is the deliberate large-scale manipulation of an environmental process that affects the earth’s climate, in an attempt to counteract the effects of global warming. It includes the projects…
Carbon Sources & Sequestration
Carbon Sources & Sequestration Carbon sink & source A carbon sink is anything that absorbs more carbon that it releases, while a carbon source is anything that releases more carbon than is absorb Forests,…
Colonial Architecture – Modern India
Colonial Architecture – Modern India Portuguese established impressive churches in Iberian style of architecture for ex. churches of Goa. Francis Church at Cochin (1510) is believed to be the first…
Medieval Architecture Styles (Other than Indo-Islamic)
Medieval Architecture Styles (Other than Indo-Islamic) Rajput Architecture Style Rajput palaces – built as innercitadels surrounded by the city and enclosed by a fortified wall as at Chittorgarh and Jaisalmer.…
Deccan Style Architecture in Islamic Era
Deccan Style Architecture in Islamic Era Hyderabad School Qutub Shahi and Nizam Shahi dynasties contributed greatly towards the development of the Deccan style of architecture. Charminar (1591) – Mohammed Quli…
Mughal Period Architecture
Mughal Architecture Indo-Muslim architecture got striking improvement with the arrival of Mughals, as had been declined significantly during the Lodi’s period. Unlike Delhi Sultanate Sultans, Mughals mixed and mingled with…
Provincial Style During Islamic Era in India
Provincial Style During Islamic Era in India Bengal School of Architecture Islamic monuments of Bengal are consistent in design as of other regions, with distinguishing features such as material used…
Imperial Style during Islamic Era in India
Imperial Style during Islamic Era in India Slave dynasty (1206-1290) Also known as Ilbari dynasty, as all the ruler’s belonged to Ilbari tribe except Qutubuddin Aibak. The Style developed by…
Indo Islamic Architecture in Medieval India
Indo Islamic Architecture in Medieval India Indo Islamic / Indo Saracenic Style With the advent of Islam in the Indian subcontinent around the 7th century, Indo-Islamic architecture > a mixture of…
Temple Architecture in South India – Dravida Style
Temple Architecture in South India – Dravida Style Four stages of temple architecture had been observed in South India – Mainly during the Pallava’s rule, around 6th century AD which are…
Temples Styles in North India (Nagara Style)
Temples Styles in North India (Nagara Style) Ancient Indian temples are classified in three broad types. This classification is based on different architectural styles, employed in the construction of the…
Cave Architecture in India (Rock Cut Caves)
Cave Architecture in India (Rock Cut Caves) Cave architecture in ancient India was a product of the unique socio-religious conditions prevailing in that period. Let’s have a look at the…
